GeopoliticsMedium•28 September 2026•
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Bitcoin and Nasdaq Futures Slip as Trump Signals Possible Iran Strikes
Key Facts
1President Trump did not rule out additional strikes on Iran before the midterm elections.
2Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin declined in response to heightened geopolitical concerns.
Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin declined following heightened geopolitical concerns triggered by President Donald Trump's recent comments. CoinDesk reported that Trump did not rule out additional military strikes on Iran before the upcoming midterm elections, sparking a wave of risk aversion across financial markets.
The NDAQ stock closed at $93.55 on September 25, 2026, during a session that saw a daily high of $95.17 and a low of $92.02. This market pressure coincides with escalating rhetoric, as reports indicate Iran is prepared for renewed conflict while Trump emphasized on Truth Social that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon.